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DY12 TVK

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

140,134 mi
Last recorded140,134 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 TVK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 140,134 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2025 140,134 miles

Fuel system component leaking Leaking from fuel filter o-ring (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 129,407 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 125,432 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 118,985 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 110,780 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 98,728 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 70,311 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 50,607 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 45,195 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 37,073 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 27,812 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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DY12 TVK is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 67,799 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DY12 TVK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 14 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY12 TVK registered?

DY12 TVK is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 April 2012.

Is DY12 TVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY12 TVK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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